A celebrity memoir unlike any other, MY ESCAPE FROM HOLLYWOOD is an empowering, sex-positive, behind-the- scenes look at both Hollywood and the porn industry.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Maitland Ward got her start in acting as a teenager when she was cast in The Bold and the Beautiful, but it wasn’t until she joined the later seasons of the sitcom Boy Meets World that she got her first taste of fame. As the loveable co-ed Rachel McGuire, Ward soon found herself being typecast as the good girl next door and was repeatedly denied darker, more intriguing roles. So she made a career change—one that required her to turn away from the Disney universe—and eventually established herself as one of the most-respected actresses in the porn industry today.
Now, Ward reveals the ups and downs of her fascinating career, including personal stories from her time on one of the most beloved shows of the 1990s, in this anything but a run-of-the-mill memoir. By showing Hollywood and triple-X stardom in a whole new light, she offers a fresh and stirring perspective on the sex industry and “champions the discovery of freedom in sexuality” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Ultimately a story of hope and triumph, this is a sharp and provocative look at a former Disney princess who found her fairy tale in porn.
Perfect for fans of Pleasure Activism and How to Make Love Like a Porn Star.
ABOUT MAITLAND WARD
MAITLAND WARD is an award-winning adult film star, actress, model, and cosplay personality. Best known for her role as Rachel McGuire on Boy Meets World, Maitland enjoyed a successful career as a Hollywood actress before making the slow transition into the adult industry. She has been a guest on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, and more. Her writing has appeared on The Daily Beast. Rated X is her first book. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @MaitlandWard.
PRAISE FOR MY ESCAPE FROM HOLLYWOOD
“Maitland flips the script on what most people think about porn, dishing sex worker truths and exposing Hollywood’s hypocrisy in all the right places.”
—Jiz Lee, editor of Coming Out Like a Porn Star
“Full of wit and candor, Ward’s book…divulges Hollywood secrets from a person who has truly seen it all. No topic is too taboo or off-limits, whether about what really happens behind the scenes working on an adult film set or even her deeper emotions, like dealing with stigmas associated with sex work.”
—New York Post
“For open-minded readers, an exceptional narrative that champions the discovery of freedom in sexuality.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred)
“Ward’s story of reclaiming her sexuality after years of exploitation by Hollywood will turn all your expectations how a porn star should be on their head.”
—Liara Roux, author of Whore of New York
MY ESCAPE FROM HOLLYWOOD by Maitland Ward | Atria Books | TPK OSD: September 10, 2024 | 256 pages | ISBN: 9781982195908
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